We love a trend that is easy to create, is really fun and can be personalised to show off individual style and taste. So without further a dew, we bring you ~ Wrist Candy! We’re are not talking edible sweets here, this particular trend is all about mixing and matching lots of bracelets {and you can throw in a watch there too if you so wish} and layering to your hearts content. Its all about grabbing all your favourite bracelets and layering them up to give yourself wrists fit for an emperor! If you are a boho girl then leather ties work well with beads and yellow gold or maybe some large, metallic bangles and graphic, chunky bracelets would work for a modern sports luxe feel.
If you are anything like us and are magpies when it comes to gold and sparkly things we’re sure you’ll be able to recreate this look from what you already have in your jewellery draw. Think more is more. Chains, bangles, leather straps, knotted threads, big, small, thin, chunky, gold, silver ~ whatever you have we’re sure will work together so bung it on. To add a splash of colour maybe its worth digging out those REALLY old friendship bracelets from school {remember them!!?! Hours of knotting thread together to show your alligence to your best buddy at school}
It’s up to you how far you want to take it, a few pieces here and there or a whole armoured arm, but whatever trends you work this summer we definitely think you should join us in the Wrist Candy Crew.
What do you think, will you be rocking some wrist candy this summer??
Photo Credits ~
1: pinterest 2: weheartit 3: labelllaavitaa.tumblr 4: pinterest 5: pinterest 6: prettystuff 7: pinterest 8: fellt 9: ginger-snapped
The Chelsea Art School trained illustrator Emma Cowlam makes these hand stitched and hand drawn original illustrations from a unique sewing technique that she has personally developed, taking inspiration from fashionable and stylish images she sees throughout her daily life. She then transforms her ideas in these quirky stitched pieces which we think are adorable!
The simplistic monotone colours and textural feel makes her artwork really original and interesting to look at ~ don’t you just want to touch each of them?! The great thing is Emma’s work is extremely affordable so you if this is your sort of thing, you can grab your own piece here.
You’ll see in the bottom piece that she is also available for commissions and has created wedding images for couples which we think is a really lovely, unique wedding gift!
You can see more of Emma’s work here
All images by Emma Cowlam
We came across this idea to freeze fresh flowers in your ice cubes and use pretty petals in your cocktails and just had to share!
Don’t you think this would be a pretty detail for a summer party or wedding?? Adding flowers can make any drink look a exotic and beautiful, plus it’s so simple to do! With summer weddings on our doorstep, this is a “cool” {see what we did there} addition to your drink of choice at the reception. It would add a very pretty personal touch that is sure to surprise your guests, not to mention adding a little pop of colour! We can just imagine sipping a Pimms at a Jubliee party with these ice cubes…Roll on June!
Photo Credits ~ 1: lateafternoonblog 2: pinterest 3: a-taste-of-real-life 4: stellaresque42
There’s something about a bright lip that screams summer. Even if the sun isn’t shining {but surprisingly this morning it is!}
With all the bold colours on trend this season why not carry that through to your make up? If you do decide to go down the bright lip route then we would recommend a strong coral or orange for a modern take. With many shades and finishes available we are sure there’s something to suit everyone, from deep sunset oranges or paler clementine, pick any tone and experiment! Personally we would opt for the soft, very matt finish to give any outfit a lift, and make sure that all other make up is left to a minimum to ensure a current feel {rather than 1985!}
Who’s with us on this one….?
Photo Credits ~ 1: weheartit 2: notbarbies 3: gerretsashley.blogspot 4: pinterest 5: pinterest 6: pinterest 7: snobfashionsource.blogspot
Just because of the stripe Breton top, the plaited top knot and THOSE eyebrows. Well, that and its Audrey of course….
Photo via The Impossible Cool
